astuteness

Definitions

The quality of having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

The state of being mentally sharp, clever, or shrewd.

Examples

Her astuteness in business negotiations allowed the company to secure a highly favorable contract.

The detective's astuteness enabled him to solve the complex mystery long before the rest of the team.

It was his political astuteness that helped him navigate the shifting alliances within the government.

Synonyms

sharpness acumen shrewdness sagacity insight cleverness perspicacity

Antonyms

stupidity naivety foolishness obtuseness ignorance dullness ineptitude